82, Atlantic City Post
John has already told Downey about the West End matter, and after Downey listened, he didn’t have any opinions.
After all, they had already talked in detail about what might happen in the West End before, and then John and the others needed to respond.
As long as he can control all the casinos, pubs, and boarding houses in the West District, and have Sean Bay as a gold medal undercover agent, Downey believes that this district will soon fall into his hands.
"Boss, there's something I think I have to tell you!"
Nate found Downey again and wanted to tell Downey about Charlie Luancino, who had been locked up in the warehouse for several days.
Since he doesn't know what Donnie thinks of Charlie Luancino, Nate doesn't know how to deal with this person. The most important thing is, does he want this person to die silently like this, or what?
So Nate just gave him some water to drink these days, but he didn’t get any food at all!
"We'll talk about it when I get back in the evening. There are important things to do now!"
Downey and Dwight left the Folly Tavern anxiously. The preliminary editing work of the "Atlantic City Post" has been completed, and it's time for Downey to start his own plan.
"Then...okay!" Seeing Donnie's anxious look, Nate could only swallow back the words that were already on his lips!
Downey, Van Alden, and Dwight once again came to the headquarters of the "Atlantic City Post".
At this time, there were already more than a dozen staff members here, and everyone's mental outlook was beginning to be different. Downey was somewhat satisfied with this.
"Boss, this is the report you asked me to write!"
Robinson, the editor-in-chief of the Atlantic City Post, looked at Downey excitedly, but at the same time he was a little worried.
"Boss, is the source of this news true or false? If it is false, then we will be in trouble!"
Robinson was excited because the report that Downey asked him to write was really shocking. Charles Ponzi's company, which has become a celebrity in Atlantic City and has been touted by countless people, is actually a scam company?
He has no so-called investment in European stamps at all, but uses the investors' money to satisfy his luxurious life, and also uses the newly acquired money to pay the previous savers.
If all this is true, this is definitely a financial fraud that shocked the United States!
It is precisely because of the sensational nature of this incident that if it is false, then the first issue of the revised Atlantic City Post will become a joke!
Downey did not answer Robinson's words immediately, but read what he had written about the Ponzi scheme.
According to routine, such a report requires the "Atlantic City Post" to send people to Boston to investigate, and in addition, interview those who have invested in Ponzi Company.
He even went to Europe to investigate the situation of European stamps mentioned by Ponzi.
The whole process will take at least several months.
At that time and now, there is nothing in this report.
All the evidence in Robinson's hands was provided by Downey.
Of course, it is impossible for Downey to do all the things mentioned before by himself, and he does not have the time.
For example, in the article, interviews with several Bostonians appeared.
One of the workers named George Munro told his story. He was one of the first people to invest in Ponzi Company. In the early stages, Ponzi Company did pay monthly as advertised.
He returned the interest, and George Munro also saw this situation, so he increased his investment, totaling one thousand US dollars!
As a result, more than a month has passed, and the interest rebate promised by Ponzi has not been received!
Regarding this kind of evidence collection, at least five people were interviewed in the entire report.
Subsequently, the article also stated that the "Atlantic City Post" has sent professional reporters to various European countries to investigate. After several months of investigation, it has not been found that any country's stamps can achieve the profits Ponzi said through commercial operations.
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Finally, the article also revealed Ponzi’s fraud in Montreal, Canada, and the environment in which Ponzi grew up!
In the entire report, the interviews with Boston workers and the fact that the Atlantic City Post reporter went to Europe to investigate are naturally false.
But Downey didn't care at all. What happened to the fakeness?
Sometimes fake things can be used as real ones.
As long as Ponzi's incident is false, everything else will be easy to handle.
"Don't worry, I decided to let you write this matter after careful investigation and evidence collection. You can rest assured that the contents are true!"
Downey preached to Robinson firmly.
Seeing Downey's certainty, Robinson chose to believe it and murmured: "If this is the case, the angry Atlantic City people will definitely beat Ponzi to death!"
During this time, Ponzi also absorbed a lot of deposits in Atlantic City.
Downey smiled and said: "That's not what we should worry about. As a journalist, our duty is to tell everyone the true facts!"
"Yes!" Robinson nodded first, and then asked: "Boss, then we will report this report as tomorrow's front page headline?"
Downey nodded. In fact, at this time, the "Atlantic City Post" was released. For Downey, he was still a little too anxious, but he had no choice. He had called Nucky before, and Downey learned that Nucky was preparing to leave for Atlantic City.
The city is here.
If when Nucky comes back, Ponzi meets Nucky and learns about the 500,000 Ponzi invested in him, then part of the money must be given to Nucky.
This is not what Downey wants to see.
So it can only be brought forward.
"Show me that newspaper that you have finished laying out!"
Before the content is sent to the printing factory for printing, the newspaper will make a predetermined layout of its day's content. Because there are no computers now, it can only be completed through collage.
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"It's ready for you!" Robinson took out a copy of the Atlantic City Post that had been prepared and handed it to Downey.
"According to your instructions, boss, our "Atlantic City Post" is divided into six major sections, namely political affairs, economics, entertainment, sports, local travel notes and advertising sections. However, due to the current revision of our newspaper and the previous
Sales volume has nothing to do with advertising."
Downey looked at the newspaper in his hand. Because of the Ponzi scheme, the economic section occupies the main section of this newspaper.
In terms of political affairs, it is an analysis of several candidates in this election in the United States, as well as an analysis of some important figures in Atlantic City and New Jersey.
In terms of entertainment, the focus was on the Atlantic City beauty pageant, and it was also announced that a Broadway show would be held in Atlantic City.
In terms of sports, the most popular sport in the United States is baseball. After the end of last season, the New York Yankees offered Babe Luce, the superstar of the famous Boston team Red Sox, a super annual salary of US$125,000.
He recruited his subordinates.
Local travel notes are prepared for those who come to Atlantic City. Here they will tell them which pub in Atlantic City has the best environment, which pub has the cheapest wine, and which pub has the best wine.
Casinos are the most fair.
Of course, there are also reports about pensions and hotels.
After seeing these contents, Downey finally showed a satisfied expression and said with a smile: "It can be distributed according to this situation."
Robinson seemed very happy to receive Downey's approval.
"Okay boss, I will explain it now."
Downey continued to order: "Next, take note of the main reports of the Atlantic City Post!"
"Yes!" Although Robinson was happy to have just received Downey's praise, Robinson was still a little dissatisfied when he saw Downey being overly involved in writing the content of the newspaper.
In his opinion, he is the professional in making newspapers, and shouldn't Downey sell wine?
However, he also knew that in front of a big man like Downey, he had to be obedient. If he was disobedient, someone else would definitely take his position!
Downey didn't know what Robinson was thinking. In fact, Downey didn't care what Robinson thought, so he continued to give instructions.
"The economic section, after ending the Ponzi incident, will focus on the stock market in New York and Wall Street. Since entering 20 years ago, the stock market has shown a boom. I think this kind of thing will continue for a long time.
Time!"
Robinson, who was a little suspicious of Downey, began to look serious after hearing what Downey said.
Because what Downey said is true, the trading volume of the New York stock market last year was very large. The trading volume even exceeded 2 million shares in six days throughout the year - setting a record at the time, with 145 days remaining.
The trading volume is more than 1 million shares!
Although in the middle of the year, the Federal Reserve temporarily closed the New York stock trading market, and many newspapers gave bad reviews.
But this did not stop the enthusiasm of leeks, so when entering 1920, the New York stock trading market became even crazier!
A place that can make money is naturally an eye-catching place!
"Understood!"
"In terms of entertainment, we need to focus on the upcoming Miss America. We need to send special personnel to various cities to get first-hand information about all the contestants!"
"Understood!"
"In terms of sports, continue to increase coverage of the baseball league, and also pay attention to the situation in the boxing ring. I will use him for this matter later!"
Although I don’t understand why Downey has anything to do with the boxing ring, I still wrote it down!
Chapter completed!